One of New Jersey’s popular Jan. 1 polar plunges has found a new home on the Jersey Shore. The Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge will be taking place in Long Branch instead of Asbury Park, the ...

ASBURY PARK -- It wouldn't be New Year's Day in Asbury Park without the annual Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge, where those who don't mind braving the elements take a dip in the ocean for charity.

The Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge — started in 2002 — draws roughly 1,000 plungers and typically 3,000 spectators.

The Asbury Park Polar Bear Plunge is on schedule despite the forecast of frigid temperatures that have caused other towns to cancel.

The fourth annual Patriot Polar Plunge honored veterans and New Jersey State Police Sgt. Juan Fajardo\\, who died in 2021.

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Dive into the Atlantic Ocean and other freezing waters for a good cause this winter. Here are six Polar Bear Plunges taking place throughout New York and New Jersey.

— Kilts aren’t required at the Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day in Asbury Park. Dash into the Atlantic at 1 p.m., and proceeds benefit local charities. Tickets start at $10.

The plunge is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday in Asbury Park, and brave souls can still sign up at sonsofireland.org. Proceeds will go to the charities Shore House and Unbroken Warriors.

The Rumson-based Sons of Ireland group held its annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge in Asbury Park on Thursday afternoon.

The Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge — started in 2002 — draws roughly 1,000 plungers and typically 3,000 spectators.